Common Pool Problems - Intex Krystal Clear 604 Owner's Manual

PROBLEM DESCRIPTION
ALGAE • Greenish water.
• Green or black
spots on pool liner.
• Pool liner is
slippery and/or has
a bad odor.
COLORED • Water turns blue,
WATER brown, or black
when first treated
with chlorine.
SUSPENDED • Water is cloudy or
MATTER IN milky.
WATER
CHRONIC • Level is lower than
LOW WATER on previous day.
LEVEL
SEDIMENT • Dirt or sand on
ON POOL pool floor.
BOTTOM
SURFACE • Leaves, insects
DEBRIS etc.
If you continue to experience difficulty, please contact our
Consumer Service Department for assistance. See back cover for
contact information.
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(58) MODEL 604 FILTER PUMP ENGLISH 7.5" X 10.5" PANTONE 295U 01/19/2007

COMMON POOL PROBLEMS

CAUSE
• Chlorine and pH levels
need adjustment.
• Copper, iron or
maganese in water
being oxidized by the
added chlorine.
Common.
• "Hard water" caused
by pH level being too
high.
• Chlorine content is low.
• Foreign matter in
water.
• Rip or hole in pool
liner or hoses. Tighten
caps.
• Heavy use, getting in
and out of pool.
• Pool too close to
trees.
IMPORTANT
REMEDY
• Super chlorinate with shock
treatment. Correct pH to your
pool store's recommended
level.
• Vacuum pool bottom.
• Maintain proper chlorine
level.
• Adjust pH to recommended
level.
• Run filter until water is clear.
• Clean cartridge frequently.
• Correct pH. Check with pool
dealer for water treatment.
• Check for proper chlorine
level.
• Clean or replace your filter.
• Repair with patch kit.
• Finger tighten all caps.
• Use Intex pool vacuum to
clean bottom of pool.
• Use Intex pool skimmer.
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